HELP US KEEP KIDS IN ALBERTA SAFE. ALERT plays a substantial and important role in the cooperative investigation and intervention of internet child exploitation performed by and affecting Albertans. ALERT’s ICE (Internet Child Exploitation) units are among the most robust and sophisticated police units in the province. Reporting a concern It’s our responsibility as a society to protect children and keep them safe. If a child or youth tells you they are being neglected, abused or sexually exploited: stay calm and react without shock, disbelief, anger, judgement or fear let the child tell you what happened in their own words listen carefully without asking questions reassure them that it is not their fault acknowledge how they are feeling (scared, angry, embarrassed, hurt, sad)
The Government of Alberta has more information about how you can help, as well as the steps necessary to report child abuse, neglect and child exploitation. Additionally, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection offers numerous resources on their website, including a free booklet with information adults need to know about child sexual abuse, the disclosure process and key prevention tips.
If you believe a child is at risk, you must report it. To report a concern, call the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-387-5437 (KIDS). If you or the person you are reporting is in immediate danger, call 911. In Alberta, concerns for the safety and wellbeing of a child can be reported to Child Intervention Services at 1-800-638-0715. Child exploitation concerns can also be reported anonymously through Crime Stoppers online or by calling at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
